Ryanair, like other airlines, was signed up to abide by ADR decisions.

Ryanair has now told the CAA that it has terminated its agreement with ADR.

“As a result of Ryanair’s action, passengers with an existing claim will now have to await the outcome of the Civil Aviation Authority’s enforcement action,” the CAA said.

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In response to the CAA’s announcement, a Ryanair spokesperson said: “Courts in Germany, Spain and Italy have already ruled that strikes are an ‘exceptional circumstance’ and EU261 compensation does not apply. We expect the UK CAA and courts will follow this precedent.”